Chapter 153 Su Ye and the Changes in the Emperor's Politics

Chapter 153 Su Yi and the Emperor! Political changes!

(The chapter has been reviewed, I will go find the editor to resolve it)

For the emperor Xianfeng, this person was difficult to coax, but he was also easy to coax.

This person is arrogant, and it is easy to coax him.

This is what Sushun did, coaxing and lying to the emperor, making the emperor obey his words.

But it is precisely because of this that Sushun has many abilities that he cannot use at all.

Sushun was also a reformist, especially regarding flag affairs. He tried to take action several times, but was unable to do so. He could only desperately support Zeng Guofan and other Han people.

Once Xianfeng treats you as one of his own, everything will be fine.

For example, Du Han, the Ministry of Works was at fault in the collapse of the imperial mausoleum. Did the emperor really not know about the corruption and jerry-making involved? He must know more or less, but Duhan is his absolute confidant and one of his own.

So I pretended to be confused and passed by.

Moreover, Su Quan, who solved the matter at that time, was considered one of the emperor's own.

When the palms and backs of his hands were all flesh, the emperor still chose Du Han as his palm and suspended Su Quan at home.

It was not until news of Su Yi's victory in Jiangxi reached the palace that the emperor restored Su Quan to his official position and ordered a thorough investigation of corruption in the Ministry of Industry.

The emperor and Su Yi had been getting along for two or three years, and they had also been pulling each other for two or three years.

The emperor didn't feel it at first, but then he gradually discovered that Su Yi looked submissive on the surface, but in fact he was very tough, and would even force others to give in every time, including him, the emperor.

The emperor did not fully agree with the training of the new army, but he was led to agree by Su Yi.

The mutiny of the New Army, including his recent appointment as governor of Jiangxi.

It's just that Su Yi's method was very clever, making it look like it was entirely the emperor's own will.

And Su Yi is really powerful. As long as he takes action, he can save the situation.

Therefore, the emperor always trusted him and favored him.

But recently, Su Yi wants to set up a factory and do Western business.

This somewhat offended the emperor's inverse scale.

In fact, the emperor did not quite know that setting up factories and conducting foreign affairs would lead to the rise of the bourgeoisie, weaken the imperial power, lead to local financial autonomy, etc.

But he instinctively rejected it.

Like his father Daoguang, he rejects relatively large changes and subversions.

It was felt that the greater the new affairs, the greater the threat to the imperial power. This was also the fundamental reason why the Manchu emperors were conservative.

This is also their instinctive sense of smell.

Of course, Su Yi understood this very well, so he did not submit the memorial directly, but asked Su Shun to forward it to him, so that there could be a detour between him and the emperor.

At first, the emperor was happy that Su Yi was sensible, so that he would not need to reject Su Yi directly.

He asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to allocate 700,000 taels, but the words were not forthcoming.

He just wanted Su Yi to retreat before the difficulties, train his troops in Jiangxi, and help him eliminate his rebellion as soon as possible.

Therefore, when Princess Shou'an invited the Mongolian prince's family, the emperor also let someone secretly reveal that he did not support Su Yi's establishment of a factory. As a result, Princess Shouan went to the Mongolian prince to raise money but failed.

I thought that Su Yi would retreat now, but I didn't expect that Su Yi would mobilize hundreds of thousands of ordinary people in the capital.

In the end, it created a huge trend.

Everyone rushed to invest in his factory, and everyone rushed to lend him money.

That's it!

Even if Su Yi brought the public opinion of hundreds of thousands of people to sway the imperial court.

Su Yi's establishment of a factory is no longer a matter of one person, but a matter of hundreds of thousands of people in the capital.

Many people have invested their entire life savings into it.

At this time, who can stop it?

It is absolutely impossible for Sushun to be this bad guy. The only one who can stop it is him, the emperor.

However, the emperor did not have the courage.

So he was very dissatisfied with Su Yi and felt that the other party was forcing him.

He used countless public opinions to force him, the emperor.

Of course, Su Yi had expected this result.

However, in politics, it is impossible to truly be good to you and me and everyone.

If you want to do something, you will definitely face opposition.

We can only try to ease it as much as possible and prevent this confrontation from becoming intense.

The great eunuch Zenglu came to Su Yi and said, "Brother, the emperor said he is tired."

Su Yi said: "Please tell me, father-in-law, that I will leave the capital and return to Jiangxi soon. I have important matters to report. Please take the time to see me."

When Zenglu heard this, his heart suddenly became even more sad.

Brother Su Yi is indeed strong.

Normally, when such a high-ranking official asks for an audience with him for the second time, and the emperor refuses to meet him, he will become angry.

The emperor usually treats frontier officials with dignity, even if they face strong forces like Zeng Guofan, they still have to treat them with dignity.

So, Zenglu entered the report.

The emperor said: "Let him come in."

After a while, Su Yi entered the Sanxi Hall and saluted: "I see you, Your Majesty. Long live, long live, long live."

The emperor glanced at Su Yi, picked up the book and read a few pages.

For about two minutes, he ignored Su Yi.

Su Yi remained silent and held the ceremony very respectfully.

As if he had finished reading these pages, the emperor closed the book and placed it on the table.

"Su Yi, you are so capable. You have gathered more than 100,000 people to invest in your factory, and there are still 20,000 to 30,000 people who want to follow you south. Anyone who dares to oppose will be at odds with the people. Is that right? ?" the emperor said calmly.

Su Yi said: "I don't dare, I am afraid."

The emperor said: "Have you ever thought about what kind of shock it would cause if you failed to set up a factory and lost all the money? This is the coffin book of hundreds of thousands of people, their life savings. Once you fail, you Can you bear the responsibility? At that time, don’t you want me to finish it off for you?”

"Su Yi, don't think that I am against you or neglecting you. I am worried about you."

The emperor seemed sincere.

Su Yi said: "I am young and energetic, which worries the emperor."

In fact, at this point, the arrow is on the string and has to be fired.

There is no use saying anything.

Unless the emperor directly issued an order, Su Yi was not allowed to set up a factory.

Stop it immediately and return the money to the people.

But he is not such a strong emperor, otherwise he would have stopped it from the beginning, and he would not wait for things to evolve to the point where it is now a done deal.

"After arriving in Jiangxi, you must have a good relationship with Hu Linyi and don't embarrass yourself too much." The emperor said: "When you and the Hunan Army are together, you must compete with each other and improve each other."

"I said before that when I regain Tianjing, I will still hold a bigger triumphal ceremony for you. I will personally go to Deshengmen to pick you up. These words still stand."

Su Yi bowed down and said, "I will do my best to live up to the emperor's kindness."

The emperor said: "You just told Zenglu that there are important things to report. What's the matter?"

Su Yi said: "The last time I negotiated with the British, after the British withdrew unconditionally, the ministers in the court and local governments became a little arrogant and underestimated the enemy, and became more stubborn. This may be a disaster rather than a blessing."

When it comes to this Qing court official, he definitely cares about beating rather than eating.

At that time, the British army occupied Guangzhou and when the fleet approached the sea of ​​Tianjin, everyone in the court and the public was panicked.

Wait until Su Yi negotiates with the British and the British withdraw unconditionally.

After a brief shock, he became arrogant again and felt that this British man was a complete paper tiger.

The last time the British retreated unconditionally, it wasn't because Su Yi was so powerful. It was because the British had to retreat in the first place.

No matter who it is, as long as we are tough to the end, the result will be the same.

As a result, Ye Mingchen and He Guiqing competed with each other to become tougher.

Especially Ye Mingchen, because he was imprisoned by the British and suffered for the country without harming the national character. Even in prison, he denounced the foreigners angrily, so the emperor did not remove him and asked him to serve as governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.

Ye Mingchen wanted to keep his official position and restore his reputation.

So he tried his best to show toughness to the British, sending letters to scold Bao Ling at every turn, asking the British to pay compensation, and apologize for sending troops to Guangzhou.

Moreover, every time after being tough on diplomacy with the British Empire, he would report to the court and say what kind of results he had achieved.

The whole court believed it, and felt that the foreigners retreated because they did not dare to fight. It was also revealed that among the British army that captured Guangzhou at that time, there were only more than 2,000 regular troops, and the rest were mercenaries. There are ordinary British people pretending to be wearing military uniforms.

Of course, this is true in a sense, but to what point is it useful?

Moreover, Ye Mingchen was much more restrained than in history. In history, he was tough and reported victory to the emperor, which was even more outrageous. He claimed that he had won the battle against the British every three days.

But this also caused the court to greatly underestimate the will of the British and cause trouble.

In fact, now the emperor and many important officials in the court also feel that the last time the British retreated unconditionally, it seems that it was not entirely Su Yi's ability, but the British who were cowardly.

So some time ago, Bao Ling and Basia Li were extremely annoyed and depressed.

How can there be such ignorant people?

I don't understand anything, I just blindfold my head and try to compete with others.

Do you know what talent, effort, and price Sir Su Yi paid to get us to retreat?

It even tied up the political fate of both of us.

Instead of cherishing it, you keep tearing it down.

Therefore, Bao Ling made preparations.

Prepare first hand to follow the tough attitude of Congress and promote the war against China.

But this will do little to help his political fortunes, and at best it will make up for it.

Second-hand preparation, fully promote Plan B, and continue to bind Su Yi politically.

Su Yi said: "Especially Ye Mingchen, the acting governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, has repeatedly provoked the British. This is very dangerous. I hope the emperor will issue an order to stop him."

When the emperor heard this, he was immediately unhappy.

Can only you, Su Yi, achieve diplomatic victory by co-writing? No one else can?

If you forcefully force the British to withdraw, you are capable.

If others are tough on the British, is that a provocation? That's a bad thing?

Do you insist on making others weak to show off your toughness?

But now that Su Yi had said it, the emperor said: "Next time Ye Mingchen submits a memorial, when I reply, I will admonish him to be careful."

This sentence can be regarded as the emperor giving Su Yi some dignity.

Su Yi said: "Your Majesty, when I go to Jiangxi, I can stop by Guangzhou and help Governor Ye handle the disputes with the British to avoid causing a big disaster."

The emperor frowned and said, "No need, just focus on your affairs in Jiangxi."

This sentence is not polite.

However, what Su Yi wanted was for the emperor to say these words.

When drastic changes happen next, Emperor, don’t blame me, Su Yi, for not warning me in advance.

And this time, no one will turn the tide for you.

Su Yi said again: "If a specific diplomatic conflict does arise, the emperor please issue an order to ask Governor Ye to exercise restraint and not to intensify the conflict and destroy the good situation."

The emperor finally lost his patience and picked up the book and said: "Restraint? Or compromise and appeasement? That will only make the foreign barbarians press harder and harder. These foreign barbarians are used to bluffing. Don't you know? You know best."

"Okay, I'm not denying your credit for negotiating with the British last time, but you shouldn't stop eating because of choking, holding a jade bowl with caution, lest you drop it and don't dare to use it."

This is very annoying.

This means that after Su Yi successfully negotiated with the British, he cherished the result too much, so he did everything possible to provide it and prevent others from touching it.

It's similar to saying that the Sixth Teacher occupied Sun Wukong and wouldn't let him go.

Su Yi said: "I understand, I'm leaving!"

"Your Majesty, please take care of your dragon body!"

The emperor said: "The same goes for you. Work hard in Jiangxi. I'm waiting for you to make new achievements."

"Zenglu, please escort Su Yi out of the palace on my behalf."

Eunuch Zenglu stepped forward and said, "Brother Su Yi, my servant will lead you out of the palace."

Su Yi said: "Thank you, father-in-law."

Then, the eunuch Zenglu led the way.

When he reached a deserted place, Zenglu looked at Su Yi with tears in his eyes and said, "Brother, how could it be like this?"

"It's my fault that the slaves are useless!"

Even if Zeng Lu had the intention to do something like this, there was nothing he could do about it. After all, they were just eunuchs, and eunuchs in the Qing Dynasty had no power.

It is Li Lianying who is behind, who can be considered to have some power, and she is also Cixi's complete dependence.

Su Yi said: "As long as my father-in-law is willing, our previous friendship will never change."

Zenglu said: "Of course we hope to make friends with a hero like my brother."

Su Yi said: "That's it, father-in-law, take care."

Zenglu bowed and said, "Brother, take care."

After leaving the palace, Su Yi looked at the stars in the sky.

This conversation with the emperor could be said to have ended on bad terms.

He knew what the emperor wanted to hear.

It's just that after I get the money, I won't start a large-scale industry, but will use it to train troops, and then within two years, I will destroy the rebels for the emperor and regain Nanjing.

But Su Yi didn't say a word. Instead, he was determined to run the factory successfully.

Especially later, Su Yi advised the emperor to ask Ye Mingchen to restrain himself and not to provoke the British.

This made the emperor even more unhappy.

However, Su Yi didn't regret it at all.

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In the study room of the princess mansion.

The two explore each other to their heart's content.

Use hands and letters to measure each other's size and depth.

Finally, Princess Shou'an couldn't help but trembled: "Good man, come on, stop torturing me..."

Then, she raised her neck and couldn't make a sound for a long time.

Su Yi was also submerged little by little.

Then, the weather changed from gentle breeze and drizzle to violent storm. From moistening things silently, to the rain hitting the banana trees, and finally to the roaring waves crashing on the shore.

The end.

When the tide is about to rise, Su Yi wants to leave.

Princess Shou'an said: "No, just inside, just inside."

During the safe period, it is not so accurate. What if it does happen?

after!

The two of them were silent.

"Xiaoyi, you have great ability and high vision. Don't be angry with him. He will figure it out on his own in the future." Princess Shou'an said softly.

Princess Shou'an was the clearest perceiver of the changes in the relationship between Su Yi and the emperor.

Even the emperor criticized her.

Because Shouan helped Su Yi raise money.

Of course, the emperor's temperament did not directly say anything about longevity. He just said that the late emperor's worries were not unfounded. Su Yi was young and energetic, and was unclear about many things. You should give him more advice.

Then, the emperor vaguely suggested that something had been sent from Prince Naiman's palace.

When she heard this, Princess Shou'an was even slightly shocked.

Then she understood.

She won't be able to stay in the capital for long.

This time she publicly supported Su Yi, entertained the Mongolian prince, and raised funds for him, which attracted a lot of gossip.

"Originally I wanted to stay until you and Liu Mei get married, but now it seems that I can't stay any longer." Princess Shou'an said, "After you leave the capital, I will return to Mongolia. After you and Liu Mei come back, I'll come back again."

Su Yi said: "How about we meet again when the wedding night is full of flowers and candles?"

Princess Shou'an spat: "You bad boy, what are your plans? Don't think that I don't know, so I won't satisfy you, a beast."

Then, her face turned slightly red and she said.

"I said you're an animal. You really are an animal. This is just a mention. That's it. You're here to mess with me again."

Su Yi said: "Then do you want it or not?"

No need to answer.

Someone has started eating people.

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Wang Chenggui immediately passed the news of Su Yi's meeting with the emperor to Sushun.

Du Han said: "Su Yi, my son, has fallen out of favor."

Zaiyuan said: "Why? It's such a good situation, why would he do this?"

Sushun said calmly: "I misjudged this person before. I thought he was a lucky minister, but I didn't expect him to be a worthy minister."

For a time, Sushun's confidants were complicated.

I don’t know whether to admire or complain.

On the one hand, he felt that Su Yi was awesome and did something that Su Shun wanted to do but didn't dare to do.

On the one hand, I feel that Su Yi is naive. The holy family is the most important thing. If you lose the holy family, what else can you do?

Although he is smart, his vision is not far-sighted enough.

Little did he know that a huge change like a turbulent wave was just around the corner.

By that time, everything will be turned upside down.

Du Han said: "We have lost the Holy Family, should we take action against him?"

Su Shun said: "What are you doing to him? Don't forget that in addition to being a favorite, he also has an army at hand. Don't mess with him."

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The next day!

My sister-in-law came back after a long journey.

He brought a bill of exchange for a total of 3.6 million taels of silver.

Her family gave everything they had.

At this time, the salt merchants still had good days, but they were far from what they used to be.

So the Bai family chose to make a desperate move and invest in Su Yi.

"Xiaoyi, not only will I follow you to Jiangxi this time, my father will also send most of the family members out."

"Father will also stop most of his business and wait to serve you in Jiangnan."

The entire Bai family was tied to Su Yi's chariot.

Then, Bai Feifei said: "When I return to Beijing this time, there is a boat following me, with a lantern hanging and the character "Hu" written on it. Because there are differences between men and women, it is difficult to meet each other, but if I guessed correctly, it should be Hu Xueyan."

really.

Only half an hour later!

Li Qi outside said: "Sir, Hu Xueyan wants to see you."

Su Yi was about to go out to greet him when Su Quan said, "Second brother, it's better for me to go."

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In the study room!

Hu Xueyan kowtowed to Su Yi respectfully and said, "Common people, pay your respects to Mr. Futai!"

Su Yi said: "Guang Yong, it's been a hard journey."

Hu Xueyan said: "I don't dare to talk about the hard work, but I didn't expect that time was so tight. Xueyan hurriedly worked hard to raise 1.2 million silver. I can't help you, I feel so ashamed!"

One million two hundred thousand taels?

Hu Xueyan is so generous.

You must know that his family fortune was not large at this time. Although Wang Youling held a high official position, his influence was not enough.

Last time, with the help of Su Yi, he survived the impeachment crisis and successfully became the chief envoy of Jiangxi.

Next, he will also become the governor of Zhejiang.

But this person is not a political strongman, so he cannot become a real backer.

A few years later, Hu Xueyan and Zuo Zongtang would achieve mutual success, and by that time, he would be considered as wealthy as the enemy.

And now 1.2 million taels is extremely difficult for him, Hu Xueyan.

Su Yi said: "Guang Yong, did you squeeze this money out of the bank?"

Hu Xueyan said: "Yes."

Su Yi said: "Can it be smoothed?"

Hu Xueyan said: "Being able to smooth it out, knowing that the Lord is going to do something big, Xueyan will certainly do his best. I will lend this money to the Lord for three years without any interest. We will discuss it again after three years!"

"In addition, after the completion of the adult factory, we will do our best wherever snow and rock are used."

Su Yi looked at each other.

This time we will open a factory and do Western business.

I'm really going to be of great use to you Hu Xueyan.

Not only is it useful, Erqi will make you a prominent figure in the southeast several years in advance.

Zuo Zongtang can't make you really take off, but I, Su Yi, can.

Now, the total amount of silver in Su Yi's hands totaled about 11.5 million taels.

It greatly exceeded the 10 million taels requested by Basia Li.

The remaining 1.5 million taels can be used to handle several major events.

At this time, Li Qi stepped forward and said: "Sir, the Eighth Master is here."

Hu Xueyan said: "Sir, Na Guangyong has taken his leave for now."

Su Yi said: "Guang Yong, don't be in a hurry to go back. I will soon take a boat to go south. You can come with me."

Hu Xueyan said happily: "Yes, sir."

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Bashali was still hidden in his cloak.

After entering Su Yi's study, he gave him a big hug.

"My friend, you are so amazing, your appeal is so strong, you are simply a hero, you bundled hundreds of thousands of people into your chariot." Basharli said: "In addition, you and Has your emperor undergone some kind of qualitative change?"

Su Yi said: "Yes."

Ba Xiali said: "I just want to tell you that something big happened in Guangzhou, something big."

"Next, this big thing will spread like a tsunami, first to Hong Kong and then to London."

"Then, they will see the anger of the British Empire, the overwhelming anger, even greater anger than it was more than ten years ago."

"And what's even more ridiculous is that your Governor Ye thought this was a trivial matter and actually reported the victory to your emperor. I believe the victory is on the way."

"No one can save the situation."

"But my friend, this has nothing to do with you, and it has nothing to do with us." Basia said: "Because we are going to take a greater road."

"Sir Su Yi, not only have you infected hundreds of thousands of people, you have also infected me."

"I have seen your will, and I have strengthened my own. Although your court knows nothing, the situation in the UK is now very urgent. We must race against politics and the pace of war. "

"Tomorrow we will leave the capital and go to Shanghai. I feel like my eyes and ears are covered in the capital, and I can no longer get in touch with the latest situation. After arriving in Shanghai, I know very clearly how serious the political situation is. I also know clearly where the war is going."

"Then my friend, are you ready? Will you set off with me tomorrow?"

Su Ye said: "Of course!"

Bashali said: "See you tomorrow, we will go to a political feast together. Believe me, you will have a huge harvest!"

Then, Bashali left impatiently.

He has to leave tomorrow, and he has a lot of things to arrange.

Su Ye also has a lot of things to arrange.

Leaving the capital tomorrow and going to Shanghai to secretly participate in a political feast.

At this moment, Bai Feifei came in and said: "Xiao Ye, Gui'er is here?"

Su Yong was stunned.

Gui'er, at this time?

Su Ye rushed to the backyard and said, "Good Gui'er, what's the matter with you seeing me at this time?"

Gui'er said, "Master, Concubine Yi wants to see you. She said there's something important."

Concubine Yi? At this time?

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Note: The second chapter is here. This chapter took a long time to write.

Benefactors, do you... do you still have monthly tickets? I'm blushing from begging for tickets.